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The switch on my 2000 F250 pedal assembly got misaligned once and I had the exact same problem. I took the pedal assembly out (3 quick bolts as I remember), aligned the switch, epoxied the switch in place so it wouldn't move and haven't had any more trouble since 2005.
TPS is the throttle assm on these trucks. older trucks have two switches, newer ones are combined into one. Most probable cause is the Idle Validation part of the switch is bad or dirty. If the computer doesn't "see" the IVS signal change, it won't go. Some folks have had good luck fixing this by pulling the pedal assm out and cleaning it with contact cleaner and compressed air. Me, I had to swap mine for a new one. they are availible from Ford or your local parts house.
I would think the ivs as well. Not sure what years it's integrated into one assembly. The ivs is a micro switch and should be able to hear it click on/off as you press and release the pedal. If you try that test I would do it with the key off so it's easier to hear.
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